filaments

Ultrafuse® PP

The mechanical properties make it an ideal material for 3D-printing applications which have to endure high stress or strain. The filament has high chemical resistance and a high isolation value. PP is one of the most used materials in the world, due to its versatility and ability to engineer lightweight tough parts.

Category: filaments
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Benefits at a Glance
  • Tough and strong
  • Fatigue resistant
  • Chemical resistant
  • Light weight (low density)
  • Biocompatible
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Example Applications
  • Chemical contact
  • Prototyping
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Material Properties
  • Tensile Strength (MPa): 9.0 (ZX), 15.5 (XY)
  • Flexural Modulus (MPa): 380 (ZX), 494 (XZ), 575 (XY)
  • Elongation at Break: 5.4 % (ZX), 118.6 % (XY)
  • Impact Strength Izod notched (kJ/m2): 2.3 (ZX), 10.6 (XZ), 5.3 (XY)
  • Impact Strength Izod unnotched (kJ/m2): 11.6 (ZX), 37.6 (XZ), 37.7 (XY)
  • HDT @ 0.45 MPa: 54 oC
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Printing Guidelines*
  • Nozzle Temperature: 220-240 °C
  • Build Chamber Temperature: -
  • Bed Temperature: 60 - 80 °C
  • Bed Material: PP tape or PP adhesive
  • Nozzle Diameter: ≥ 0.4 mm
  • Print Speed: 20-300 mm / s**